Thursday, 14 July 2016

Home

In the film 24 Hour Party People Steve Coogan's Tony Wilson has a conversation with God, at the end of the film on the roof of the Hacienda the night it closed down. God assures Wilson that what he's done is going to go down in legend but that it's a pity he didn't sign The Smiths. God also tells him he was right about Mick Hucknall ('His music's rubbish'). Wilson finishes the conversation by saying that The Durutti Column make very good chill out music. Which they do- but there's something about Vini Reilly's music that lifts it above the realm of the chill out, there's some real emotional heft to his songs- happiness, sadness, loss, tragedy, melancholy, ecstasy (both kinds). Vini is often dismissive of his music calling it 'trash... with the odd spark occasionally that seems to work... by accident. I never know whether it's any good or not'.

On his 1990 album Vini worked with the new technology available, programmed beats largely rather than Bruce Mitchell's live drums, sequencers and synths and with less guitar than previously. The album is a triumph, showing Vini's ability to make great, inventive and moving instrumental music. This song is one of my favourites from it. I've been trying to narrow down Durutti Column's work to ten songs, partly with one of The Vinyl Villain's imaginary compilation albums in mind, but it's proving difficult.

I almost forgot this record although DC is still on rotation on my mobile phone. It is a lovely tune and thank you for bringing it back to my mind, Adam. Looking forward to your compilation over at JC.

About Me

Various Statements And A Disclaimer

All music here is for people to listen to in the hope they might like it and go to a real record shop/ online store and buy something by the artist. If you don't want something up here get in touch and I'll remove it. If you download something obviously you should delete it within 24 hours and then destroy your hard-drive. Remember, Home Taping Is Killing Music.